used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
far-famedadjective
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
formationsnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
Laura
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From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
Manitou
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From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
marvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
Pike's
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From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
prearrangedverbUS /ˌpriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “prearrange” — arrange beforehand
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
scenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
in the near future
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The day was beautiful, and both being in good spirits, they enjoyed to the full the fresh, invigorating air.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
carry out
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
TemporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early one morning John came to the hotel to take Laura for a prearranged excursion.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plan was to go by train as far as Colorado Springs, and then finish the journey by automobile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
in or at the place that
From this reading Temporarily out of the bill at the theatre, and a long holiday being hers to enjoy, she had suggested a little trip to Manitou to see the far-famed Garden of the Gods, a place of scenic marvels, where, by a strange freak of Nature, great rocks and boulders, fantastic in shape and coloring, are thrown together in all kinds of curious formations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They started gleefully, by rail, and were soon spinning across the verdant plains in the direction of Pike's Peak, the snow-capped peak of which rose majestically in the distance.
